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rpannier

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6. My guess is very little will change

Reply to bahboo (Reply #4)

Mon Apr 1, 2024, 02:16 AM

Apr 2024

His party is much weaker in Ankara, but very strong in more rural areas.
His position is not threatened by these results
His party has lost local elections before
They did worse than expected

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